ALTERNATIVE INSPECTION PROGRAM MANAGER

This vacancy is for a GS-1801-13, ALTERNATIVE INSPECTION PROGRAM MANAGER located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, D8 INSPECTIONS and INVESTIGATIONS BRANCH -DPI in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana.

Qualifications:

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

• Inspections and oversight of inspected towing vessels (ITV's) with strong working knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks,
• Manage database systems such as Mission Management systems (MMS), Towing Safety Management Systems(TSMS)
• Conduct audit assessments, and compliance evaluations in accordance with applicable regulations and ISO 9001 industry standards,
• Provide technical guidance, policy interpretation, and program support to field units across 26 states

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Responsibilities:

You will serve as a ALTERNATIVE INSPECTION PROGRAM MANAGER and be responsible for serving as the Heartland District's primary subject matter expert (SME) on U.S. laws and regulations, Coast Guard policy, and international agreements under which private company personnel, Third-Party Organizations (TPOs), and Recognized Organizations (ROs) conduct certain delegated inspections, examinations, and other services for U.S. flag domestic commercial vessels on behalf of, and as an alternative to, the Coast Guard.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Provides program oversight and direction to towing vessel inspection field personnel in the continual analysis of all matters pertaining to towing vessel inspections
• Reviews and recommends approval or rejection of formal proposals from private sector sources for provision of vessel examination services
• Serves as the primary representative on all matters related to the inspection of towing vessels and all towing vessel safety activities within the district

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Salary : $106,437